Activities
Minnesota Nature Trivia Pint Night at Bucks Mill Brewing
Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Bucks Mill Brewing, 824 Washington Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Come and play trivia with the Minnesota Master Naturalist gang at Bucks Mill Brewing! Questions have been prepared by your fellow MNats. A portion of all pints purchased will be donated to the Minnesota Master Naturalist Program.
Cheesy prizes will be on hand!
Silent Auction
We are looking for silent auction donations now! If you own a business, are an artist, can offer a special guided trip or tour, we want you! Don't forget your artistic talents as well. Please let us know what you might be able to donate to our auction by filling out this form.
Calling All Photographers!
All conference participants are invited to enter photos in the 2024 Photo contest. Bring your entries along with you at registration. The photo entries will be in place by noon on Saturday. People will be invited to vote for their favorite photo in each category. Votes will be tallied and announced at lunch on Sunday at lunch. Photos will be in a public place. Learn more on this document.
iNaturalist BioBlitz
Document biodiversity during the Gathering Partners Conference in Detroit Lakes 2024. There will be fabulous prizes for most observations, most identifications, and there may be more! Project link,
Exhibitor Reception
Friday night at 7:30 pm
Visit Exhibitors and learn about vendors, exhibitors and possible volunteer opportunities.
Diorama Making-The Bell is Museum is world famous for it's dioramas. They will be bringing some traveling dioramas for us to enjoy. You will also be invited to create your own diorama. Think about where you live and what you could create.
Snacks and Cash Bar Available.
Naturalist Night at Fair Hills Resort Pavilion
Saturday night at 7:30 pm
Experience the Bell Museum's "Exploradome" Secrets from a Forest (25 minutes, multiple showings) Join us for a movie in the Exploradome.
"Gaming for Nature" board games-led by Minnesota Master Naturalist, Daniella Collier. She will be bringing board games with a nature focus for us to play. This was her capstone project! Wood Lake Nature Center is loaning us their collection of nature-focus games. Plan on a fun social evening with the Nerd Herd.
Campfire- S'mores outside at the fire ring. Fixin's provided.
Snacks and Cash Bar available.